gamescom 2026: How to Watch and Daily Schedule of the Biggest Gaming Event
gamescom is back for 2026! IGN is the official partner and will be broadcasting live from Cologne, Germany August 25 - 30 with live coverage of everything from developer interviews to show floor demos to exclusive trailers and gameplay from incredible upcoming games, along with so much more. Read on below for all the information you need to get excited for the big event! When Is gamescom 2025?…
gamescom 2026 is set to take place from August 25 to August 30 in Cologne, Germany. IGN is the official partner for the event, providing live coverage throughout the five-day event. The opening night live event will occur on Tuesday, August 25 at 10:30am PT / 1:30pm ET / 7:30pm CEST, featuring big trailers, gameplays, and news reveals. IGN will also host a post-show deep-dive to break down the biggest reveals from the event.
Throughout the week, IGN will provide daily coverage on their website, Twitter, Twitch channel, YouTube channel, Eurogamer, VG247, and Rock Paper Shotgun. Fans can expect exclusive reveals and developer interviews on days 1-5 of the live coverage. Additionally, Xbox will be hosting a massive booth at gamescom, featuring 140 gaming stations with 25 upcoming games. Fans can meet developers and enjoy the experience firsthand.
With a lineup featuring Control Resonant, Dune: Awakening, Crimson Desert, Fable, Persona 4 Revival, Alien: Isolation 2, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and more, gamescom 2026 promises to be a must-watch event for gaming enthusiasts. Stay tuned to IGN for all the latest updates and reveals throughout the event.
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